Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatments | Mass General Brigham

What are common chronic kidney disease symptoms? Learn why chronic kidney disease can often go unnoticed, how it’s diagnosed, treatments and therapies, and lifestyle habits to help prevent CKD. Merranda Logan, M.D., MPH, FACP, Associate Chief Academic Officer at Mass General Brigham and nephrologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, answers patients' most commonly searched questions about Chronic Kidney Disease.

Chapters
0:00 Intro: Dr. Merranda Logan
0:20 What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
0:55 How Will I Know if I Have CKD?
1:22 Signs and Symptoms
2:12 Is it Dangerous?
2:33 How is it Diagnosed?
3:13 Treatments & Therapies
3:51 Prevention for CKD
4:14 What Should Everyone Know?
4:32 Best & Worst Kidney Habits

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[LandinWatkins-dycn]

Part of the fun of a kidney stone is going to the emergency room and waiting 5 hours in excruciating pain including writhing on the floor and having the personnel get angry at you for doing that while they see people with colds before you get help. I'd like to thank the American hospitals everywhere who do that. Kudos. Great job.

[Gloriousman]

i have foamy urine, itchy skin in occassional, some muscle cramps, blurring of vision, i believe i have CKD coz i have hypertension for a decade. hopefully i reverse this one with strict diet.

[kjoliettorezfv]

I had Kidney transplant in Nov. cause my disease was Elevated Blood pressure and Blood Sugar my creatinine was at a eight went on dialysis Jan of 2020....and it was very unpleasant. Now I’m well i feel great my creatinine is at 1.45 Please cherish your KIDNEYS

[allyouneed]

Dr. Merranda Logan, thank you for this informative video on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Your detailed explanation of the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments provides valuable insights for viewers. It's crucial to raise awareness about CKD, especially considering its asymptomatic nature in early stages. Your emphasis on early detection and lifestyle modifications underscores the importance of proactive healthcare. Keep up the great work in educating and empowering others about kidney health.

[aubreyodom]

You seem like such a sweet woman. Thank you for this. I have lupus and my kidneys seem to be affected. Very scary for someone only 32 but I know it can happen to anyone of any age. Hopefully I can get this under control.

[mikaelaynhornets]

Thank you for not beating around the bush, my time was not wasted, very helpful information. Excellent!

[CrystalClues]

My late uncle was on dialysis towards the end of his life. This video would have been helpful for our family. Thanks for posting.

[colpobg]

Thank you once again Dr Omole on Youtube for this information. Since following you (for some years now), my kidney stage results has decrease from stage 3 to stage 1. You saved me from dialysis. Thank you and please keep the videos coming!! God Bless

[MohamdSaraft]

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE QUALITY AND CLARITY OF YOUR LIFE SAVING FOR MANY. BLESSINGS AND KEEP SHINING!

[robertosso]

my doctor told me that everybody on earth has at least stage 1 kidney disease but the ones who get affected and sick by it, is the ones who progresses faster than others

[vishalchaudhary-nfgr]

Just finished my first bottle of Rencure capsules, and I'm already seeing positive changes in my kidney function. Excited to continue! thanx #PLANETAYURVEDA.

[massgeneralbrighamhealthplan]

Thank you for this video! So helpful to get a breakdown of a health care condition directly from a Mass General Brigham expert.

[NancyStrong-nsol]

Doctor, thank you very much for your advice,

[icediamond]

Thank you Dr. Logan, this was very informative.

[aewcontrol]

Even doctors will not tell you or care.

[akhileshwarprasad]

Hey i am feelings frequent urination these days but my urine is normal. Also i am facing weakness alot and sometimes vertigo. Do you think i have this disease?

[sffupgp]

Change the rules to get on the kidney transplant list. Or I will never go back to a single. doctor.

[BobbyWashingtonvlog]

I had a stone for a year before it was discovered this month when I finally got pain. I know now it was over a year in the making because I wet the bed twice a year ago but no one thought to check my kidney. Well after getting extreme pain in my right back side I went to the ER and they saw a 7mm stone. They also saw my creatinine levels up to 1.9 an after removing the stone 2 weeks ago my creatinine is now 1.67 and my EGFR level is 49… My questions are, now the surgery is fine and my stent is now removed, can I expect my creatinine’s level to go back down and my EGFR to go back up 🔝 to normal? If so, how long will it take approximately?

[ShivaniSuri-fstz]

Rencure capsules from Planet ayurveda are best for any kidney related problem

[marilyndear]

I ordered my medical records from my doctor to then read on paper that I have stage 2 Kidney Disease that I had never discussed with my primary doctor before. Therefore, I changed primary doctor and discussed with my new doctor the situation and what my medical records had stated and that I was worried about my Kidneys getting worse and that I wanted to know what I should do next to reverse any kidney damage. Moreover, she sent me to see a kidney specialist, and he stated that I definitely in fact have Kidney disease, and that it was stage 1 and not stage 2. I kept asking him are you sure I have stage 1 kidney disease, because my medical records states that I have stage 2 Kidney disease and he looked at me in the eyes and stated why would I tell u that. He then told me what the next to do to slow down the progression of the kidney disease. I then had a follow-up appointment the next day with my new primary doctor that sent me to see the specialist and she stated that I did not have kidney disease and said I don't know why he would tell you that, because you do not in fact have no kidney disease at all, and I'm looking st her so confused and upset asking her are you sure, because the Kidney specialist yesterday that you sent me to stated and assured me that I in fact have stage 1 kidney disease. She then looked me in my eyes and gaslighted me by saying I why would I say that and went on to say I don't know anyone who wants kidney disease. I then looked at her in shock, because I couldn't believe how she just looked at me and acted like I just want kidney disease when this is what doctors had told me and the pain and excessive urination that I have been going through...Man I don't know what to believe. smh